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1.4 KiB
Markdown
38 lines
1.4 KiB
Markdown
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type: location
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region: "Central Aethrune"
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population: ~180,000
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# Valdris
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## Overview
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The largest and most militaristic kingdom in the [[Crown Concordat]]. Valdris controls the central plains and highlands of Aethrune, including the [[Ironheart Mine]], the [[Thronewood]] approaches, and the capital city of [[Valhold]]. Its economy runs on steel, agriculture, and taxation of Concordat trade routes.
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## Key Features
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| Aspect | Details |
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| **Ruler** | [[Duke Edric Blackthorn]] |
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| **Capital** | [[Valhold]] |
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| **Military** | 12,000 standing army + 3,000 garrison troops |
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| **Economy** | Steel, grain, trade tariffs |
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| **Geography** | Central plains, Ironheart highlands, Thronewood border |
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| **Alliances** | Crown Concordat (leading member), Iron Concord (mercenary contracts) |
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| **Tensions** | [[Kethra]] (trade war), Thornwall (resource disputes) |
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## Notable Locations
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- [[Valhold]] — capital and ducal seat
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- [[Ironheart Mine]] — mithril mine / seal anchor
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- [[Eastmarch]] — border town
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- [[Thronewood]] — ancient forest on the southern border
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- [[Old Salt Road]] — eastern trade route
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## Plot Hooks
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- The Duke's court is infiltrated by the [[The Hand of Ruin|Hand of Ruin]] (Arc 1 climax)
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- Valdris is being manipulated into war with Kethra (Arc 2)
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- Valdrian soldiers form the backbone of the [[Citadel of Sundering|Citadel]] assault (Arc 4)
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